Obituaries

Frank E. Ward, Jr.

Aug 17, 2018

Frank E. Ward, Jr. , 62, of Martins Ferry, OH, died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born Sept. 23, 1955, in Martins Ferry, a son of the late Frank E. Ward, Sr and Ella M. (Heath) Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Tanya Neal. Surviving...

John Joseph Goletz

Aug 17, 2018

John J. Goletz, 72, of Blaine, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.  He was born on June 14, 1946 in Maynard a son of the late John and Anna (Nameth) Goletz.  John was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War.  He was also a former...

Hannah Lou (Mccardle) Rouse

Aug 17, 2018

Hannah Lou Rouse, 75, of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in Wheeling Hospital.  She was born in West Liberty, WV on July 25, 1943 a daughter of the late Albert and Cora (Anderson) McCardle.  Hannah was retired from Medi Home Health.

She is survived by 3 children, Cookie Straight, Eddie McCardle and Bobbi Joe...

Nancy Jean Kosar

Aug 17, 2018

Nancy Jean Kosar, 81 of Bridgeport, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2018 in East Ohio Regional Hospital.  She was born on Wednesday, November 11, 1936 in Martins Ferry the only daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Franz) Kosar.  She was a member of Lansing United Methodist Church and the CSA and retired from Sears after over 30...

Joseph A. Rickus

Aug 14, 2018

Joseph A. Rickus, 64, of Bridgeport, OH died on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at his home.  He was born March 6, 1954, in Wheeling, WV, a son of the late George and Irene (Riester) Rickus.   In addition to his parents, Joseph was preceded in death by his sister, Judy LaTour.  Joseph is survived by his brother, John Rickus of...

Martha Jeannette (Koryda) George

Aug 14, 2018

Martha J. George Martha J. George, 97, of Reynoldsburg, Ohio (formerly of Bridgeport, Ohio) passed away peacefully on August 14th with her family at her side. She was born on August 1, 1921. Martha was a devout and active member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her Mother, Anna Myers; her beloved...

Mary Ann (Gibas) Shepherd

Aug 13, 2018

Mary Ann Shepherd, 84, of Bridgeport, passed away Monday, August 13, 2018 in Forest Hills Care Center.  She was born in East Liverpool on November 13, 1933 a daughter of the late Adam and Mary (Andrewshevitz) Gibas.  She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic church.  Mary Ann was a Registered Nurse for many years and later...

Timothy P. Ledger

Aug 7, 2018

Timothy P. Ledger, 44, of St. Clairsville, OH died Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Wheeling Hospital, Wheeling, WV. He was born July 14, 1974 in Washington, DC a son of Gerrie M. (Hails) Ledger of St. Clairsville and the late William D. Ledger. He worked for Carpenter's Union Local #3, Wheeling. Tim was always building or repairing something....

Emma Lou (Bray) Hemphill

Aug 4, 2018

Emma Lou (Bray) Hemphill, 88, died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Forest Hill Nursing Home, St. Clairsville, OH. She was born October 29, 1929 in Canton, OH, a daughter of the late Alfred & Betty (Brownewell) Bray. She was a longtime member of the Colerain Presbyterian Church. Emma was preceded in death by her husband, Owen Hemphill. She...

Connie S. (Trouten) Taylor

Aug 4, 2018

Connie S. (Trouten) Taylor, 72, died Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Liza's Place, Wheeling, WV. She was born April 9, 1946 in Martins Ferry, OH a daughter of the late Albert P. and Glenna Marie (Zeigler) Trouten She was a member of the Rock Hill Presbyterian Church, Bellaire, OH. Surviving are her husband, David Taylor, daughters; Tara (Bobby)...

Fredrick Allen Mundt

Aug 4, 2018

Our beloved Fredrick Allen Mundt, 64, of Tiltonsville gained his Angel wings Saturday, August 4, 2018 in Acuity Specialty Hospital, Bellaire.  He was born in Martins Ferry on December 9, 1953 a son of the late Charles and Alice (Burch) Mundt.  He Loved spending time with his Loving Family and making Memories. He was a avid fisherman, hunter, and...

Dickie Lee Laisure

Aug 3, 2018

Dickie Lee Laisure, 76, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away August 3, 2018 at Barnesville Hospital.  He was born January 14, 1942 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Clyde Laisure and Lillian Bailey Laisure. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia Rinke Laisure in 2010 and a granddaughter. Dickie is survived by daughter,...

Wanda L. Thompson

Aug 1, 2018

Wanda L. Thompson, 80, of Barnesville, Ohio, passed away August 1, 2018 at her home.  Born October 10, 1937 in Barnesville, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Inherst and Gail Davis Inherst. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Thompson in 2006; nephew, Timothy Inherst; great-nephew, Stephen Fluharty; great-great-nephew, Matthew...

Louis William Dulesky

Aug 1, 2018

Louis William Dulesky, 89, of Bridgeport, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 in Rolling Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center.  He was born on June 16, 1929 in Dillonvale, a son of the late Louis and Susanna (Molnar) Dulesky.  Louis was Presbyterian by faith and retired from the former Blawknox foundry, Wheeling.

Louis is survived by his...

Roy J. Davis

Jul 30, 2018

Roy J. Davis, Sr., 78, of Martins Ferry, OH died Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 26, 1940 in Wheeling, WV a son of the late Walter and Dora (Boudreau) Davis.

Roy retired after 36 years as a driver-salesman for Pepsi Bottling Co. of Moundsville, WV. He was a long time member and...

Terrance L. Greer Sr.

Jul 29, 2018

Terrance "Terry" Greer Sr., 69, of Martins Ferry, OH, died July 29, 2018 at his home.  He was born January 29, 1949, a son of the late Edward and Mildred (Schafer) Greer.  Terry was a retired Sheet Metal Worker for Local #33, was a member of the Martins Ferry Fire Department Liberty Station, and a Catholic by faith.  He...

Helen E. (Delgallo) Petrella

Jul 28, 2018

Helen E. (DelGallo) Petrella 100, of Mingo Junction, died Saturday July 28, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 17, 1918 in Mingo Junction, a daughter of the late Angelo and Ascenzia (Di Giannantonio) DelGallo.

She was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Catholic Church Mingo, and a founding member of St. Bernadette Georges...

Renee Y. Banal-Bonomo

Jul 24, 2018

Renee Y. Banal Bonomo, 53, of Smithfield, OH died July 24th, 2018.  She was born May 2, 1965, a daughter of Delores (Espasandin) Banal and the late Phillip Banal.  Renee was a former employee at Wheeling Downs and was a Catholic by faith.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mario and Frances...

Shirley Jean (Salanci) Scott

Jul 20, 2018

Shirley Jean Scott, 82, of Yorkville, passed away on Friday, July 20, 2018 in her residence.  She was born on Tuesday, November 12, 1935 in Lorain, OH a daughter of the late, Frank and Eugenia (Vasu) Salanci.  Shirley was retired from Kroger and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

She is survived by her daughter,...

Mary V. (Cameron) Jenree

Jul 19, 2018

Mary V. (Cameron) Jenree, 92, died Thursday, July 19, 2018. She was born August 5, 1925, in Wheeling, WV, a daughter of the late Jack Cameron and Hazel (Waddell) Cameron Smallwood and step-daughter of William Smallwood. Mary was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Martins Ferry, OH. She was a graduate of Wheeling High School and was...